2005 Honda Civic vs. 2005 Hyundai Grandeur
To start off, both 2005 Honda Civic and 2005 Hyundai Grandeur were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,342 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Hyundai Grandeur is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Hyundai Grandeur (232 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 2005 Honda Civic. (117 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Hyundai Grandeur should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Civic.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2005 Hyundai Grandeur (293 Nm) has 142 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Civic. (151 Nm). This means 2005 Hyundai Grandeur will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Honda Civic | 2005 Hyundai Grandeur | |
| Make | Honda | Hyundai |
| Model | Civic | Grandeur |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1685 cc | 3342 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 117 HP | 232 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 151 Nm | 293 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 83.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.4:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1500 mm |
